Glenorchy Rally

[idb]

One of the most excruciating motorcycling moments I ever saw was at that rally.

*Scene*
Garden bar at the Glenorchy Hotel
Garden bar immediately adjacent to and with clear sight of the main street
Approximately 100 bikers in attendance

*Aaaannnndddd......Action*
A fellow leaves the bar, hops onto a an early GS Suzuki or similar.
Pack rack fully loaded with camping equipment.
Pulls an impressive wheelie but starts to overbalance to one side.
Lands crossed up and bins to cheers and general applause.
Wisely leaves helmet on with visor down and picks up bike with assistance of friendly bystanders.
Tries to start the bike on the starter (all still directly in front of the full audience - none of whom have had to move to see the full show).
Last seen trying to push start down the street and round the corner.

I never saw that bike at the rally (not to say that it didn't turn up but it makes a nice ending).

[dangerous]

Well I'm not sure whats happening now.... the lads are talking about doing the Vincent rally so that will see us heading down that way anyway, and theres a rally on the coast at the and of Jan.aswell as the Nelson st races....... but keep us informed on something round the Glenorchy rally w/e cos ya never know.

ps: anyone planning either of the two rallies just mentioned?

[scumdog]

Well I'm not sure whats happening now.... the lads are talking about doing the Vincent rally so that will see us heading down that way anyway, and theres a rally on the coast at the and of Jan.aswell as the Nelson st races....... but keep us informed on something round the Glenorchy rally w/e cos ya never know.

ps: anyone planning either of the two rallies just mentioned?

If Mrs SDs Fairlane is ready we might go to the Whitestone Rodders 30th Anniversary bash but most likely we'll head for the Vincent Rally.
C'mon guys, surely SOMEBODY can come up with a Claytons rally somewhere on the second weekend in January? :spudwhat:

[Nivlac]

The missus and I would be keen to support a ride down that way if someone if organising one... we've got a couple mates that were thinking of comming down to Glenorchy with us this year and I'm sure they'd be interested also.
What a pity the rally is off... we have always looked forward to it (and previously the Remarkables rally) for several years now.
Actually... thinking about the site of the old Remarkables rally... isn't that normally available for camping.. does someone down that way want to check it out perhaps?

[idb]

It's the 12 Mile Delta site.
It's a DOC-run site with dunnies only.
You just roll up and stay as I understand it.
I'd like to help organise it as I'm just down the road but I'll be in sunny Nelson until the next weekend.
Unless you want to leave it for a couple of weeks - maybe combine it with the Vincent County...?

[scumdog]

It's the 12 Mile Delta site.
It's a DOC-run site with dunnies only.
You just roll up and stay as I understand it.
I'd like to help organise it as I'm just down the road but I'll be in sunny Nelson until the next weekend.
Unless you want to leave it for a couple of weeks - maybe combine it with the Vincent County...?

Go for it!! You have two certainties from this address!!
I went to a few rallies at the 12 Mile, (it's only 8 miles from Q'town) during the Remarkables Rally days, a great spot.
Lets hear more positive responses eh?

Maybe somebody with a Goldwing or similar could attend to provide music? :unsure:

[scumdog]

C'mon, c'mon, SOMEBODY else wants to go to the 12 Mile Delta eh?

You KBers that ain't been there don't know what they're missing.

[dangerous]

C'mon, c'mon, SOMEBODY else wants to go to the 12 Mile Delta eh?

You KBers that ain't been there don't know what they're missing.

I remember that after every visit I'd have to buy a full set of pegs for the tent.

[scumdog]

I remember that after every visit I'd have to buy a full set of pegs for the tent.

Eff ypur pegs, would you go to this rally Mr D? It would be a good thing for KBers to meet and get to know each other eh?

[manuboy]

Eff ypur pegs, would you go to this rally Mr D? It would be a good thing for KBers to meet and get to know each other eh?

Scummy (can i call you scummy?) - i'll go. I didn't buy one of these mutterbike contraptions to have it sitting round while i play xbox and drink carlton cold..... welll..... anyways.... count me in. And if i go D will cos he has to beat me there! betcha 30UTD will be keen too....

[scumdog]

Scummy (can i call you scummy?) - i'll go. I didn't buy one of these mutterbike contraptions to have it sitting round while i play xbox and drink carlton cold..... welll..... anyways.... count me in. And if i go D will cos he has to beat me there! betcha 30UTD will be keen too....

Call me scummy (others call me scummers) but this is the kind of reply I want, yep, be there or be square etc.
I'm the same with my HD, I'm just hanging out for a rally by then and if anybody wants to socialise with the 'filth' they are welcome, I drink with anybody, even the anti-plods!!

Anybody that is thinking of going feel free to PM me asap, ok?

[idb]

Cool - how about some organising then - I'll check out with DOC tomorrow what the deal is and Scumdog can get to work confiscating piss from the boy racers in Balclutha & Gore for the bar.
I might see if I can find a better site but I reckon we should set a date anyway and work out the details later.
Me, any weekend after 16 January.
For reference the Vincent is on 4 & 5 Feb.

[scumdog]

Cool - how about some organising then - I'll check out with DOC tomorrow what the deal is and Scumdog can get to work confiscating piss from the boy racers in Balclutha & Gore for the bar.
I might see if I can find a better site but I reckon we should set a date anyway and work out the details later.
Me, any weekend after 16 January.
For reference the Vincent is on 4 & 5 Feb.

Go for it!! You just organise what you like but hey! I'LL be there with Chrissy- Bimbo, don't worry about finer points but we'll be there, o.k.? We'll be there!!.

[manuboy]

Can it be the weekend of the 15th-16th, cos the weekend after that i start major house redesign...

[hondav2]

Suggestion , There is a backpackers Lodge at Milford Sound full of hot babes every night. Organise a date , and we will ride into Milford on a Sat Afternoon, stay night , there is a bar there, or scummy could bring along the hot rod full of Goreons piss . My suggestion is Easter. Chch guys can ride to Queeenstown Friday, Meet at my place Sat ( half way between Mossburn and Te Anau ) Overnight Milford ,Sunday ride to south Coast , Invervegas and up to Papatowai, Stay night, then onto Scummys for more donated drinks and home. Best rides in country. Cheers Toddy PS Read in the paper a few weeks back that constable taylor had an admirer wanting to play with S.D.'s crown jewels. Not good aye.